Writing a proposal for your dissertation : guidelines and examples / Steven R. Terrell.

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Main Author: Terrell, Steven R. (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York : The Guilford Press, [2016]
Subjects:
Dissertations, Academic > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Proposal writing in research > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Composition & Creative Writing.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research.
MEDICAL / Nursing / Research & Theory.
PSYCHOLOGY / Research & Methodology.
EDUCATION / Research.
Dissertations, Academic.
Proposal writing in research.
Handbooks and manuals.
Genre:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Handbooks and manuals.
Physical Description:xiii, 282 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: 1. Developing the Problem Statement for Your Dissertation Proposal
  • Introduction
  • The Doctoral Experience
  • The Problem Is the Problem
  • Finding a Good Research Problem
  • Characteristics of a Good Problem
  • Writing the Problem Statement
  • The Problem Statement as Part of a Dissertation Proposal
  • Summary of Chapter One
  • Do You Understand These Key Words and Phrases?
  • Let's Start Writing Our Own Proposal
  • 2. Writing Purpose Statements, Research Questions, and Hypotheses
  • Introduction
  • The Quantitative Purpose Statement
  • Purpose Statements for Qualitative Studies
  • Defining and Describing a Research Question
  • The Methodological Point of Departure
  • Research Questions Will Ultimately Lead to the Study's Research Method
  • Getting Back to Stating Our Research Question
  • A Word of Caution!
  • Putting It Together: Problem Statements, Purpose Statements, and Research Questions
  • Problem Statements, Purpose Statements, and Research Questions in the Literature
  • Stating Hypotheses for Your Research Study
  • An Example of Stating Our Hypotheses
  • Understanding the Four Basic Rules for Hypotheses
  • The Direction of Hypotheses
  • Hypotheses Must Be Testable via the Collection and Analysis of Data
  • Research versus Null Hypotheses
  • All Hypotheses Must Include the Word "Significant"
  • Other Parts of Chapter 1 of the Dissertation
  • Summary of Chapter Two
  • Do You Understand These Key Words and Phrases?
  • Review Questions
  • Progress Check for Chapter 1 of the Dissertation Proposal: The Introduction
  • Let's Continue Writing Our Own Dissertation Proposal
  • 3. Writing the Review of Literature for Your Study
  • Introduction
  • What Is a Review of Literature and What Is Its Purpose?
  • There Isn't a Magic Formula for Writing a Review of Literature
  • Phase 1. Getting Ready to Write a Review of Literature
  • Phase 2. Writing the Review of Literature
  • Summary of Chapter Three
  • Do You Understand These Key Words and Phrases?
  • Review Questions
  • Progress Check for Chapter 3 of the Dissertation Proposal: The Review of Literature
  • Let's Continue Writing Our Own Dissertation Proposal
  • 4. The First Part of Your Dissertation Research Method
  • Introduction
  • Philosophy 101
  • The Research Paradigm
  • Nonrandom (Nonprobabalistic) Sampling
  • Identifying the Population and a Sample for Your Study
  • Summary of the Sampling Process
  • Data Collection Instruments
  • Instruments for Quantitative Research
  • Instruments for Qualitative Research
  • Reliability and Validity
  • Plans for Data Analysis
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Plans for Presenting the Results
  • Summary of Your Proposal
  • Summary of Chapter Four: The First Part of Your Dissertation Research Method
  • Do You Understand These Key Words and Phrases?
  • Review Questions
  • 5. Quantitative Research Methods
  • Introduction
  • Different Types of Data
  • Quantitative Research Designs
  • Survey Research
  • Correlational Research
  • Causal-Comparative Research
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Experimental Research
  • The Validity of Your Study
  • Threats to the Internal Validity of Your Study
  • Threats to the External Validity of Your Study
  • Experimental Research Designs
  • Preexperimental Designs
  • Quasi-Experimental Designs
  • Experimental Designs
  • Putting This All Together for the Quantitative Dissertation Proposal
  • Chapter 3 of a Quantitative Dissertation Proposal
  • Our First Example of Chapter 3 of a Proposal
  • Summary of Chapter Five
  • Do You Understand These Key Words and Phrases?
  • Review Questions
  • Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Quantitative Dissertation Proposal
  • Let's Continue Writing Our Own Dissertation Proposal
  • Appendix 5.1. Example of a Descriptive Research Study
  • Appendix 5.2. Example of a Correlational Research Study
  • Appendix 5.3. Example of a Quasi-Experimental Research Study
  • Appendix 5.4. Example of an Experimental Research Study
  • Appendix 5.5. Threats to the Validity of an Experimental Study
  • 6. Qualitative Research Methods
  • Introduction
  • An Overview of Qualitative Methodologies
  • The Role of the Researcher
  • The Format of a Qualitative Dissertation Proposal
  • Chapter 1 of a Qualitative Dissertation Proposal: The Introduction
  • Chapter 3 of a Qualitative Dissertation Proposal: Research Methods
  • Choosing the Right Qualitative Research Method
  • Participants and Sampling
  • Instruments
  • Research Procedures
  • Plans for Data Analysis
  • The Validity and Reliability of a Qualitative Study
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Plans for Presenting the Results
  • Summary
  • Summary of Chapter Six
  • Do You Understand These Key Words and Phrases?
  • Review Questions
  • Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Qualitative Dissertation Proposal
  • Let's Continue Writing Our Own Dissertation Proposal
  • Appendix 6.1. Narrative Study Procedures: The Case of the Unfortunate Departure
  • Appendix 6.2. Phenomenological Study Procedures: The Case of Sending Your Child to Safety
  • Appendix 6.3. Ethnographic Study Procedures: The Case of Climbing the Mountain
  • Appendix 6.4. Case Study Procedures: The Case of the Standardized Test
  • Appendix 6.5. Grounded Theory Procedures: The Case of Homelessness
  • Appendix 6.6. Content Analysis Procedures: The Case of the Eye Witness
  • 7. Mixed Methods Research Designs
  • Introduction
  • An Overview of Mixed Methods Research
  • The Format of a Mixed Methods Proposal
  • Chapter 1 of a Mixed Methods Study: The Introduction
  • Background, Statement of the Problem, and Significance of the Study
  • The Central Purpose of the Study
  • Research Questions
  • Hypotheses for Mixed Methods Studies
  • Chapter 2 of a Mixed Methods Dissertation Proposal: The Review of Literature
  • Chapter 3 of a Mixed Methods Dissertation Proposal: Research Methods
  • The Mixed Methods Paradigm
  • Research Design
  • The Three Major Mixed Methods Designs
  • Participants and Sampling
  • Instruments
  • Research Procedures
  • Plans for Data Analysis
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Plans for Presenting the Results
  • Summary of Chapter Seven
  • Do You Understand These Key Words and Phrases?
  • Review Questions
  • Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Mixed Methods Dissertation Proposal: The Research Methods
  • Appendix 7.1. Sequential Explanatory Design: The Case of the Tutors
  • Appendix 7.2. Sequential Exploratory Design: The Case of the Academies
  • Appendix 7.3. Convergent Design: The Case of Calling It In
  • Epilogue: Have We Accomplished What We Set Out to Do?
  • Appendix A. Progress Check for Chapter 1 of a Dissertation Proposal: The Introduction
  • Appendix B. Progress Check for Chapter 2 of a Dissertation Proposal: The Review of Literature
  • Appendix C. Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Quantitative Dissertation Proposal
  • Appendix D. Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Qualitative Dissertation Proposal
  • Appendix E. Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Mixed Methods Dissertation Proposal
  • Answers to Review Questions
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Index
  • About the Author.